Litigation
typically involves a costly attorney. If
throughout your marriage, you and your spouse could
never agree on anything then you probably would also
experience a difficult divorce with the likelihood of
an attorney a real necessity. If your marriage
was rather smooth and you and your spouse realize
that you have simply grown apart with different
needs, then your divorce will probably also be
smooth.
3.
Is
a do-it-yourself divorce kit legal in all states?
Yes.
Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of
believing that because a divorce is a legal action
then they have to hire a lawyer. Even though
divorce laws differ in small ways from State to
State, the overall format of a divorce decree is
standard. Having the guidelines from your State
of residence is all that is necessary to complete
your divorce, on your own, without a costly attorney.
When you order our divorce kit, you will be provided
with the information that is specific to your State
to ensure that you are in compliance with your State
statutes.
4.
Am
I guaranteed to win if I use this kit?
Unfortunately,
no one wins in a divorce. In addition to the
out-of-pocket expenses involved in a divorce, other
more important issues need to be dealt with. For
example, divorces can be very stressful events with
feelings of anger, disillusionment, betrayal and
helplessness. If children are involved, parents
must do their best to ensure that their
children’s needs are placed above their own.
Entering a divorce with a “win all, lose
all” mentality will not be beneficial to the
whole process. If your goal is simply to
“win”, then our divorce kit is probably not
what you need. One word of caution also; if you
are able to locate an attorney who will represent you
if your intent is to punish your spouse or to win by
way of an all-out victory then plan on a costly and
drawn out process! Most credible attorneys will
not even handle such cases because goals such as
yours are unattainable.
5.
Will
the divorce be over faster if I do it myself?
It is
difficult to tell you how long a divorce will take
from beginning to end. Primarily, the time factor is
based more on the Court’s Calendar in your
State. A five-minute hearing can usually be
scheduled within 10 days to 2 months. Our
do-it-yourself divorce kit typically cuts down on the
necessity of scheduling a full divorce trial with an
attorney. A full divorce trial, taking a full
day or more, usually must be scheduled six months to
one year in advance! Clearly, whether you
represent yourself or are represented by Counsel, is
a better predictor of how fast the process will be
completed.
Our
do it yourself divorce kit is valid in all 50 states
and will save you thousand on lawyer fees. Click Here
6.
What
is the cost of doing it myself versus hiring an
attorney?
Depending
on what part of the country you live in,
attorney’s fees can vary widely. The
question becomes more “How much can you
afford?” Average legal expenses can range
from a modest $200.00 up to $50,000.00 depending on
the complexity of the divorce and the amount of
assets involved (modest or substantial). It is
important to keep in mind that the information that
is necessary to complete our kit will also be needed
by your attorney, if you choose to use one. Many
people mistakenly believe that the attorney will do
all the work. This is simply not true. You
will have to provide the attorney with written
information including income, expenses, life
insurance, savings, incidentals, child care costs,
etc., etc. If you have gone to all that trouble
yourself, why not just complete the process. Your
attorney will want all this information right away
whether you are able to provide it or not. Any
delay on your part could be costly to you. Our
do-it-yourself kit was developed to complete at your
own speed. You decide when and how long you
want to work on it. Completing the forms can be
psychologically draining as different emotions
surface while you are gathering the necessary
information. You can stop at any time and take
a break from the forms. You control the when,
where and how much. Divorce is a process and
cannot be completed in one day. It also cannot
be completed magically by an attorney. Our kit
was developed with this in mind.
Our
do it yourself divorce kit is valid in all 50 states
and will save you thousand on lawyer fees. Click Here
7. Will
this kit help me decide if I want a divorce?
Unfortunately,
no. This do-it-yourself divorce kit is more for
individuals who have made a commitment to end a
marriage and are looking for closure so they can
begin to look towards the future. If you have
not decided yet if you should get a divorce we would
encourage you to seek the help of a professional
counselor or therapist. The decision to seek a
divorce is very complex and should not be made
lightly. A mental health professional can help
you with this. If you have made the decision to
seek a divorce and utilize the services of our
do-it-yourself kit, we will also provide you with a
booklet that addresses many of the difficult issues
that come up when your divorce is finalized. This
book was written specifically for people who have
gone through the divorce process. The
information provided is to help cope with feelings
and emotions after the divorce is finalized. While
this booklet does not answer every question that may
arise, it was carefully written by a Masters level
therapist who has been providing help to families for
the past 10 years. This booklet is free with
your order. In addition, our web-site will
provide you with valuable links to on-line support
groups and related links to assist in your transition
to being single again. More importantly, you
will find out that you are not alone. There are
others dealing with circumstances similar to yours.
8,
There
are custody issues about our kids. Should we
seek a lawyer to ensure the best situation for them?
Not
necessarily. You are to be commended for
placing the needs of your children as a priority in
your situation. Our do-it-yourself kit
similarly ensures that issues of custody, parenting
time, place of residence and other issues related to
your children are a priority issue. This
standard form in our kit was developed to ensure that
ALL concerns about your children are decided in a
clear manner so as to minimize confusion for the
parents and the children after the settlement. If
the Judge feels that custody issues are planned for,
with the best interests of the child(ren) taken into
account, then there should be no need to seek legal
counsel.
Our
do it yourself divorce kit is valid in all 50 states
and will save you thousand on lawyer fees. Click Here
9.
Since
we have separated, none of the bills have been paid.
Should I worry about filing bankruptcy first or
should I file for a divorce first?
We
would encourage you to take care of your credit
first, especially if you own your home and car.
There are ways to secure your home and car from
creditors while you are pursuing information about
whether you need to file a bankruptcy or not. Your
basic needs should be a priority to ensure a
continued safe environment for you and your children,
if they are with you. You should also be aware
that you are legally responsible for any charges to
credit cards and/or accounts that your separated
spouse might use. If both names are on these
accounts, you should begin legal action as quickly as
possible and most assuredly if you have not had
recent contact with your spouse. Further
information about credit and bankruptcy is available
to you through our web-site.
10.
My
spouse always took care of the bills and the finances
in our household. I don’t know where to
even begin. Will this kit help me?
Absolutely!
One of the goals of our do-it-yourself divorce kit is
to empower individuals just like you to take control
of their finances. Not only can you do this kit
but it will also provide you with valuable
information in order to begin your life with a new
start. When you have completed this kit, you
will know exactly how much monthly income you
have as well as exactly how much money is
needed for your monthly living expenses and bills.
What a wonderful foundation to provide for yourself
as you begin your new life as a single person. This
knowledge will empower you to learn to take care of
your own finances now and in the future. The
information that you need to complete our kit is
available to you. Our kit will help you get
organized and take you step-by-step through the
entire process from the initial form to the final
form.
Our
do it yourself divorce kit is valid in all 50 states
and will save you thousand on lawyer fees. Click Here
11.
Which
one of us should order the kit and fill it out or do
we need to order two separate kits?
Only
one kit is necessary. Our kit includes
information required about the two of you as a
married couple, as well as a separate financial page
that will be completed by each one of you
individually. One person can take
responsibility for completing the forms (typically,
the person who normally handled the family’s
financial matters). Once the original forms are
completed, a copy can be made available to the
spouse. Both copies will then need to be
notarized
12.
Since
we’ve separated, all we do is yell at one
another when we talk on the phone. Don’t
we need a lawyer to mediate for us?
Not
really. Difficulty in communication occurs with
many divorcing couples due to the emotional stress of
the situation. It can be difficult to remember
to remain calm during this time. We would
encourage you to at least attempt our do-it-yourself
divorce kit, at first. Keep in mind that this
information has to completed, even if you hire an
attorney. We would also suggest that you try
different ways of interacting with one other, for
example, through email with downloadable attachments
or by fax machine. While this may sound silly,
it is worth the attempt. Judges have been known
to order divorced couples to communicate in this
manner with issues related to child rearing. Many
couples simply cannot speak with each other on the
telephone. The email and fax machine solution
has worked for many, many couples. By removing the
barrier of yelling, you are both more likely to be
able to effectively communicate with one another and
therefore, complete the kit with little trouble.
It certainly is worth the effort considering the
costly alternative of an attorney. Please keep
in mind, also, that at any time while you are
completing your do-it-yourself divorce kit, you have
the choice of seeking legal counsel. It is not
an “either-or” situation with this kit.
Our
do it yourself divorce kit is valid in all 50 states
and will save you thousand on lawyer fees. Click Here
13.
I
have worried about this long enough and feel that I
am making the best decision for myself and my
children. How do I order the kit?
Congratulations
on your decision. Click
Here to view your ordering options that best meet
your needs.
